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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.49 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.49 and 136.27 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.49 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.49 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.49 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 60,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,979.46/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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