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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.66 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.66 and 136.76 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.66 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.66 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.66 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 61,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,358.74/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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