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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 445.28 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 445.28 and 134.61 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 445.28 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/445.28 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 445.28 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 59,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938.47/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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