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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 444.94 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 444.94 and 134.20 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 444.94 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/444.94 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 444.94 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 59,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,710.28/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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