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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 449.39 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 449.39 and 137.22 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 449.39 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/449.39 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 449.39 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 61,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,665.30/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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