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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.33 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.33 and 133.79 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.33 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.33 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.33 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 59,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446.91/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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