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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 447.78 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 447.78 and 136.18 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 447.78 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/447.78 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 447.78 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 60,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,978.98/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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