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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.79 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.79 and 136.94 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.79 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.79 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.79 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 61,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454.37/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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