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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 447.66 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 447.66 and 136.16 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 447.66 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/447.66 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 447.66 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 60,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,952.88/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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