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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 444.74 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 444.74 and 132.06 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 444.74 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/444.74 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 444.74 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 58,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,729.81/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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