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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.68 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.68 and 136.15 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.68 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.68 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.68 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 60,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,952.53/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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