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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.09 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.09 and 135.63 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.09 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.09 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.09 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 60,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,638.82/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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