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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.30, 447.24 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.30, 447.24 and 135.76 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.30 : 447.24 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.30/447.24 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.30x = 447.24 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.30x = 60,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,717.30/298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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