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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 448.93 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 448.93 and 135.01 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 448.93 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/448.93 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 448.93 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 60,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609.89/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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