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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.60 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.60 and 134.46 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.60 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.60 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.60 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 60,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,318.76/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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