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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.78 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.78 and 134.13 is: 201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.78 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.78 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.78 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 59,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658.34/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.15

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