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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.43 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.43 and 137.37 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.43 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.43 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.43 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 61,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,738.20/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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