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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 449.27 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 449.27 and 137.16 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 449.27 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/449.27 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 449.27 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 61,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621.87/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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