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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.61 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.61 and 134.63 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.61 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.61 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.61 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 59,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,989.57/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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