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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.44 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.44 and 134.66 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.44 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.44 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.44 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 59,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,982.95/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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