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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 446.08 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 446.08 and 135.04 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 446.08 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/446.08 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 446.08 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 60,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238.64/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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