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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 449.10 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 449.10 and 137.04 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 449.10 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/449.10 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 449.10 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 61,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544.66/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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