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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.02 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.02 and 144.56 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.02 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.02 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.02 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 64,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,765.77/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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