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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 448.21 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 448.21 and 136.47 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 448.21 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/448.21 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 448.21 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 61,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167.22/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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