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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.65, 448.08 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.65, 448.08 and 134.10 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.65 : 448.08 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.65/448.08 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.65x = 448.08 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.65x = 60,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,087.53/298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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