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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 448.52 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 448.52 and 136.66 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 448.52 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/448.52 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 448.52 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 61,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,294.74/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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