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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 447.96 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 447.96 and 134.14 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 447.96 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/447.96 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 447.96 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 60,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,089.35/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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