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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 444.08 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 444.08 and 133.85 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 444.08 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/444.08 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 444.08 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 59,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441.55/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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