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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 449.07 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 449.07 and 91.15 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 449.07 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/449.07 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 449.07 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 40,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,932.73/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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