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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 444.44 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 444.44 and 133.79 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 444.44 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/444.44 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 444.44 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 59,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,458.74/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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