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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 449.13 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 449.13 and 145.37 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 449.13 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/449.13 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 449.13 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 65,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,290.03/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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