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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.61, 447.62 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.61, 447.62 and 134.13 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.61 : 447.62 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.61/447.62 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.61x = 447.62 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.61x = 60,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,038.60/298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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