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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 446.89 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 446.89 and 133.49 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 446.89 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/446.89 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 446.89 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 59,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,652.78/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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