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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.38 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.38 and 134.68 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.38 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.38 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.38 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 59,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,983.78/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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