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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 449.41 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 449.41 and 134.91 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 449.41 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/449.41 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 449.41 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 60,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.32/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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