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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 447.94 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 447.94 and 136.27 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 447.94 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/447.94 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 447.94 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 61,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,040.78/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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