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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 448.50 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 448.50 and 136.59 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 448.50 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/448.50 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 448.50 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 61,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,259.45/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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