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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 446.81 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 446.81 and 135.57 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 446.81 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/446.81 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 446.81 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 60,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572.58/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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