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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 449.32 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 449.32 and 137.16 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 449.32 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/449.32 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 449.32 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 61,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628.73/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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