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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 449.37 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 449.37 and 137.39 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 449.37 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/449.37 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 449.37 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 61,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736.70/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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