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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.59 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.59 and 136.05 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.59 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.59 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.59 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 60,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,893.94/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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