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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 445.80 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 445.80 and 134.96 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 445.80 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/445.80 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 445.80 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 60,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,165.17/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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