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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 448.95 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 448.95 and 145.19 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 448.95 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/448.95 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 448.95 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 65,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,180.81/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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