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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 448.40 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 448.40 and 136.72 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 448.40 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/448.40 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 448.40 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 61,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,306.15/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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