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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.43, 446.46 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.43, 446.46 and 135.16 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.43 : 446.46 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.43/446.46 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.43x = 446.46 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.43x = 60,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,343.53/297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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