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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 449.21 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 449.21 and 134.99 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 449.21 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/449.21 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 449.21 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 60,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,635.94/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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