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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 447.44 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 447.44 and 136 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 447.44 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/447.44 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 447.44 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 60,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851.84/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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