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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.63 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.63 and 134.29 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.63 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.63 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.63 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 59,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,709.36/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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