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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.28 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.28 and 137.10 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.28 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.28 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.28 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 61,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,596.29/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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