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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.68 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.68 and 135.06 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.68 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.68 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.68 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 60,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,193.54/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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