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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 448.16 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 448.16 and 136.42 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 448.16 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/448.16 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 448.16 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 61,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136.18/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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