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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 447.69 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 447.69 and 136.13 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 447.69 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/447.69 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 447.69 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 60,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,941.80/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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