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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.07 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.07 and 135.73 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.07 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.07 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.07 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 60,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,678.77/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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