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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 448.61 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 448.61 and 136.76 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 448.61 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/448.61 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 448.61 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 61,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,348.98/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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