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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 448.83 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 448.83 and 137.16 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 448.83 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/448.83 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 448.83 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 61,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,561.52/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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