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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 445.52 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 445.52 and 134.67 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 445.52 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/445.52 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 445.52 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 60,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,000.19/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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