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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 446.37 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 446.37 and 135.48 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 446.37 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/446.37 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 446.37 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 60,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,474.21/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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