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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.13 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.13 and 133.07 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.13 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.13 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.13 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 59,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,364.29/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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