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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.14 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.14 and 134.37 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.14 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.14 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.14 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 60,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,213.66/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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