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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.27 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.27 and 136.55 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.27 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.27 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.27 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 61,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211.27/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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