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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 446.20 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 446.20 and 135.12 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 446.20 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/446.20 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 446.20 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 60,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290.54/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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