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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 446.42 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 446.42 and 135.34 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 446.42 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/446.42 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 446.42 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 60,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418.48/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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