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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.27 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.27 and 135.87 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.27 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.27 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.27 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 60,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769.15/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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