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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 444.74 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 444.74 and 88.29 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 444.74 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/444.74 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 444.74 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 39,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,266.09/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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