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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 447.72 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 447.72 and 136.23 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 447.72 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/447.72 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 447.72 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 60,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,992.90/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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