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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 445.11 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 445.11 and 134.42 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 445.11 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/445.11 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 445.11 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 59,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831.69/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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