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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 446.95 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 446.95 and 135.74 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 446.95 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/446.95 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 446.95 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 60,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668.99/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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