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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.67 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.67 and 134.68 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.67 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.67 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.67 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 60,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,022.39/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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