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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 447.52 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 447.52 and 136.05 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 447.52 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/447.52 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 447.52 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 60,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,885.10/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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