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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 449.16 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 449.16 and 137.13 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 449.16 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/449.16 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 449.16 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 61,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593.31/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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