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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 444.77 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 444.77 and 134.08 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 444.77 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/444.77 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 444.77 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 59,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,634.76/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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