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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 448.61 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 448.61 and 137.01 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 448.61 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/448.61 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 448.61 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 61,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463.37/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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