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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.34 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.34 and 136.49 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.34 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.34 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.34 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 61,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191.00/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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