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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 448.57 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 448.57 and 134.65 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 448.57 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/448.57 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 448.57 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 60,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399.95/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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