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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 444.54 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 444.54 and 131.82 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 444.54 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/444.54 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 444.54 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 58,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599.26/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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