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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 448.72 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 448.72 and 136.88 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 448.72 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/448.72 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 448.72 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 61,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.79/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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