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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.58 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.58 and 134.06 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.58 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.58 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.58 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 59,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,600.39/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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