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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 446.26 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 446.26 and 135.08 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 446.26 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/446.26 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 446.26 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 60,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,280.80/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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