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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 445.89 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 445.89 and 135.08 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 445.89 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/445.89 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 445.89 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 60,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,228.59/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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