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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.29 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.29 and 134.37 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.29 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.29 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.29 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 59,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,833.62/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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