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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 449.21 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 449.21 and 137.07 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 449.21 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/449.21 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 449.21 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 61,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573.56/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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