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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 448.53 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 448.53 and 136.72 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 448.53 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/448.53 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 448.53 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 61,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,323.02/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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