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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 448.03 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 448.03 and 134.11 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 448.03 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/448.03 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 448.03 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 60,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,086.03/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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