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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 446.85 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 446.85 and 135.69 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 446.85 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/446.85 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 446.85 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 60,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633.08/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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