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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 448.50 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 448.50 and 136.44 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 448.50 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/448.50 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 448.50 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 61,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,193.34/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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