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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 446.07 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 446.07 and 135.03 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 446.07 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/446.07 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 446.07 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 60,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,232.83/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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