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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 447.76 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 447.76 and 136.26 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 447.76 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/447.76 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 447.76 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 61,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011.78/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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