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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.49 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.49 and 135.17 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.49 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.49 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.49 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 60,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352.05/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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