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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 447.05 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 447.05 and 135.74 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 447.05 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/447.05 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 447.05 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 60,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680.33/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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