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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 447.02 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 447.02 and 135.50 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 447.02 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/447.02 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 447.02 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 60,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,570.53/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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