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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 448.29 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 448.29 and 136.82 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 448.29 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/448.29 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 448.29 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 61,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332.80/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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