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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 447.96 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 447.96 and 136.42 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 447.96 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/447.96 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 447.96 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 61,110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110.70/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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