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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 446.53 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 446.53 and 135.37 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 446.53 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/446.53 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 446.53 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 60,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446.77/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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