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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 444.78 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 444.78 and 134.22 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 444.78 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/444.78 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 444.78 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 59,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,698.37/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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