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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 448.28 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 448.28 and 136.46 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 448.28 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/448.28 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 448.28 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 61,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,172.29/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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