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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 448.88 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 448.88 and 136.86 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 448.88 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/448.88 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 448.88 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 61,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433.03/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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