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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.43, 447.87 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.43, 447.87 and 136.23 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.43 : 447.87 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.43/447.87 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.43x = 447.87 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.43x = 61,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013.84/298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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