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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.24 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.24 and 136.40 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.24 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.24 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.24 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 61,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139.94/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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