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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 448.32 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 448.32 and 136.58 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 448.32 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/448.32 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 448.32 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 61,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231.55/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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