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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 444.25 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 444.25 and 133.75 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 444.25 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/444.25 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 444.25 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 59,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,418.44/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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