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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 446.70 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 446.70 and 135.60 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 446.70 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/446.70 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 446.70 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 60,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572.52/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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