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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 444.76 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 444.76 and 134.24 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 444.76 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/444.76 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 444.76 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 59,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.58/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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