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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 445.02 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 445.02 and 134.28 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 445.02 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/445.02 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 445.02 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 59,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,757.29/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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