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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 447.75 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 447.75 and 135.94 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 447.75 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/447.75 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 447.75 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 60,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,867.14/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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