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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 446.70 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 446.70 and 135.40 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 446.70 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/446.70 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 446.70 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 60,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,483.18/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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