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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.58 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.58 and 134.04 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.58 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.58 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.58 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 59,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591.50/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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