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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 444.90 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 444.90 and 134.48 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 444.90 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/444.90 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 444.90 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 59,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830.15/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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