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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 449.45 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 449.45 and 137.34 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 449.45 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/449.45 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 449.45 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 61,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,726.78/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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