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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 448.27 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 448.27 and 136.71 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 448.27 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/448.27 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 448.27 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 61,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282.99/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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