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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 449.28 and 137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 449.28 and 137.17 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 449.28 = 137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/449.28 = 137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 449.28 × 137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 61,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,626.61/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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