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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 449.07 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 449.07 and 136.96 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 449.07 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/449.07 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 449.07 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 61,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504.63/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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