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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 445.92 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 445.92 and 135.04 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 445.92 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/445.92 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 445.92 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 60,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,217.04/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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