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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.40 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.40 and 134.18 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.40 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.40 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.40 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 60,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,166.31/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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