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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.88 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.88 and 137.07 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.88 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.88 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.88 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 61,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527.30/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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