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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 448.74 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 448.74 and 134.60 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 448.74 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/448.74 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 448.74 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 60,398.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398.16/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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