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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.87, 448.32 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.87, 448.32 and 90.65 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.87 : 448.32 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.87/448.32 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.87x = 448.32 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.87x = 40,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,640.21/298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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