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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.31, 446.14 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.31, 446.14 and 135.04 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.31 : 446.14 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.31/446.14 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.31x = 446.14 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.31x = 60,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,246.75/297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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