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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 448.17 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 448.17 and 134.21 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 448.17 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/448.17 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 448.17 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 60,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,148.90/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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