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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 445.86 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 445.86 and 135.03 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 445.86 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/445.86 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 445.86 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 60,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,204.48/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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