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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 449.13 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 449.13 and 268.54 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 449.13 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/449.13 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 449.13 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 120,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,609.37/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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