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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 444.21 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 444.21 and 133.72 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 444.21 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/444.21 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 444.21 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 59,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397.54/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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