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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.54 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.54 and 136.26 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.54 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.54 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.54 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 60,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,981.80/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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