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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 448.07 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 448.07 and 136.50 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 448.07 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/448.07 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 448.07 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 61,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.71/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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