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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.44 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.44 and 137.27 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.44 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.44 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.44 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 61,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,694.63/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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