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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 449.11 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 449.11 and 137.09 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 449.11 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/449.11 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 449.11 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 61,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,565.56/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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