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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 448.17 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 448.17 and 136.36 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 448.17 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/448.17 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 448.17 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 61,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112.46/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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