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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 445.51 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 445.51 and 134.56 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 445.51 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/445.51 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 445.51 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 59,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,947.83/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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