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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 446.28 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 446.28 and 135.18 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 446.28 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/446.28 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 446.28 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 60,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325.22/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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