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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 445.28 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 445.28 and 132.47 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 445.28 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/445.28 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 445.28 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 58,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985.77/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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