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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 444.24 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 444.24 and 133.92 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 444.24 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/444.24 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 444.24 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 59,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,492.62/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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