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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 446.40 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 446.40 and 135.54 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 446.40 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/446.40 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 446.40 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 60,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,505.06/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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