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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 447.49 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 447.49 and 135.90 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 447.49 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/447.49 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 447.49 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 60,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814.06/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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