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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 447.24 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 447.24 and 133.99 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 447.24 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/447.24 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 447.24 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 59,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,924.07/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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