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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.43 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.43 and 135.37 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.43 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.43 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.43 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 60,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,433.23/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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