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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 448.37 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 448.37 and 136.55 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 448.37 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/448.37 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 448.37 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 61,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224.24/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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