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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.26 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.26 and 134.51 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.26 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.26 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.26 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 59,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889.70/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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