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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 448.93 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 448.93 and 136.93 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 448.93 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/448.93 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 448.93 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 61,471.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471.98/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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