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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 448.93 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 448.93 and 137.15 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 448.93 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/448.93 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 448.93 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 61,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568.16/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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