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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.48 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.48 and 133.88 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.48 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.48 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.48 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 59,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506.98/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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