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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.93, 448.15 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.93, 448.15 and 136.72 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.93 : 448.15 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.93/448.15 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.93x = 448.15 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.93x = 61,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271.07/298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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