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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.37 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.37 and 144.95 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.37 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.37 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.37 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 64,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991.23/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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