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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 449.36 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 449.36 and 137.15 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 449.36 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/449.36 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 449.36 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 61,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,626.79/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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