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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 446.75 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 446.75 and 135.39 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 446.75 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/446.75 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 446.75 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 60,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485.48/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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