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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 446.99 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 446.99 and 135.72 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 446.99 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/446.99 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 446.99 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 60,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665.48/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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