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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.60 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.60 and 137.36 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.60 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.60 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.60 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 61,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,757.06/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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