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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 448.17 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 448.17 and 136.33 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 448.17 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/448.17 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 448.17 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 61,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099.02/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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