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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 447.28 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 447.28 and 135.80 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 447.28 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/447.28 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 447.28 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 60,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,740.62/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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