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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 444.58 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 444.58 and 131.88 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 444.58 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/444.58 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 444.58 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 58,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,631.21/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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