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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.46 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.46 and 135.95 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.46 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.46 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.46 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 60,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833.31/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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