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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 448.82 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 448.82 and 136.96 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 448.82 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/448.82 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 448.82 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 61,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470.39/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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