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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 446.90 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 446.90 and 133.32 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 446.90 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/446.90 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 446.90 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 59,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,580.71/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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