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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.37 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.37 and 135.14 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.37 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.37 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.37 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 60,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,323.56/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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