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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 449.59 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 449.59 and 135.11 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 449.59 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/449.59 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 449.59 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 60,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,744.10/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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