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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.66 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.66 and 134.31 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.66 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.66 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.66 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 59,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722.28/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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