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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 445.39 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 445.39 and 132.18 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 445.39 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/445.39 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 445.39 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 58,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,872.53/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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