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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 445.94 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 445.94 and 135.09 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 445.94 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/445.94 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 445.94 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 60,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,242.03/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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