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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 445.75 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 445.75 and 134.87 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 445.75 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/445.75 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 445.75 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 60,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,116.50/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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