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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 448.22 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 448.22 and 136.54 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 448.22 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/448.22 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 448.22 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 61,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197.55/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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