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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 444.82 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 444.82 and 134.24 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 444.82 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/444.82 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 444.82 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 59,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712.64/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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