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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.55 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.55 and 133.09 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.55 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.55 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.55 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 59,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431.34/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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