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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 445.07 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 445.07 and 134.38 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 445.07 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/445.07 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 445.07 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 59,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,808.51/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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