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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.04 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.04 and 136.97 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.04 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.04 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.04 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 61,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502.76/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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