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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.75 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.75 and 134.08 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.75 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.75 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.75 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 59,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632.08/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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