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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 449.40 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 449.40 and 137.15 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 449.40 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/449.40 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 449.40 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 61,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632.96/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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