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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 447.50 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 447.50 and 136.02 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 447.50 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/447.50 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 447.50 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 60,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,868.95/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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