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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 446.54 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 446.54 and 135.45 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 446.54 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/446.54 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 446.54 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 60,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,483.17/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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