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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.58, 446.57 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.58, 446.57 and 135.26 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.58 : 446.57 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.58/446.57 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.58x = 446.57 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.58x = 60,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403.50/297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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