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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 445.71 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 445.71 and 134.72 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 445.71 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/445.71 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 445.71 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 60,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,046.05/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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