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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 445.83 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 445.83 and 134.79 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 445.83 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/445.83 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 445.83 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 60,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092.88/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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