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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 444.58 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 444.58 and 134.03 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 444.58 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/444.58 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 444.58 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 59,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587.06/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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