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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 446.92 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 446.92 and 135.59 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 446.92 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/446.92 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 446.92 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 60,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,595.31/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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