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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 446.79 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 446.79 and 135.46 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 446.79 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/446.79 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 446.79 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 60,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,522.17/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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