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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 449 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 449 and 137.04 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 449 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/449 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 449 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 61,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530.96/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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