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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 449.20 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 449.20 and 137.12 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 449.20 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/449.20 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 449.20 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 61,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594.30/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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