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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 448.18 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 448.18 and 136.46 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 448.18 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/448.18 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 448.18 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 61,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,158.64/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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