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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 448.94 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 448.94 and 134.66 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 448.94 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/448.94 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 448.94 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 60,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455.72/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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