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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.53, 445.57 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.53, 445.57 and 201.05 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.53 : 445.57 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.53/445.57 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.53x = 445.57 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.53x = 89,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,579.12/297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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