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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 444.62 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 444.62 and 131.86 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 444.62 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/444.62 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 444.62 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 58,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,628.48/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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