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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.29 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.29 and 137.48 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.29 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.29 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.29 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 61,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,768.84/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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