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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 446.22 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 446.22 and 135.14 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 446.22 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/446.22 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 446.22 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 60,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302.17/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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