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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 446.18 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 446.18 and 133.20 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 446.18 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/446.18 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 446.18 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 59,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,430.51/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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