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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 446.45 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 446.45 and 135.27 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 446.45 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/446.45 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 446.45 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 60,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390.62/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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