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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.28 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.28 and 133.87 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.28 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.28 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.28 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 59,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,474.10/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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