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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 449.07 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 449.07 and 137.09 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 449.07 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/449.07 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 449.07 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 61,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560.08/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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