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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 445.17 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 445.17 and 132.33 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 445.17 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/445.17 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 445.17 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 58,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909.35/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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