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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.18 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.18 and 134.65 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.18 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.18 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.18 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 59,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943.49/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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