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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.74 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.74 and 136.89 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.74 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.74 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.74 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 61,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428.02/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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