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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 446.28 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 446.28 and 135.06 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 446.28 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/446.28 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 446.28 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 60,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274.58/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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