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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.92 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.92 and 137.10 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.92 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.92 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.92 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 61,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,546.93/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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