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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 446.94 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 446.94 and 135.66 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 446.94 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/446.94 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 446.94 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 60,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,631.88/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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