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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 445.03 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 445.03 and 134.18 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 445.03 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/445.03 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 445.03 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 59,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,714.13/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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