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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.63 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.63 and 132.65 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.63 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.63 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.63 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 59,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,112.49/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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