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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 448.80 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 448.80 and 136.90 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 448.80 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/448.80 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 448.80 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 61,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440.72/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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