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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 444.60 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 444.60 and 134.19 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 444.60 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/444.60 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 444.60 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 59,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,660.87/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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