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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.20 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.20 and 136.50 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.20 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.20 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.20 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 61,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,179.30/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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