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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.98 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.98 and 136.40 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.98 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.98 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.98 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 61,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101.55/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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