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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 446.18 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 446.18 and 135.10 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 446.18 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/446.18 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 446.18 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 60,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,278.92/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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