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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 445.50 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 445.50 and 134.44 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 445.50 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/445.50 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 445.50 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 59,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,893.02/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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