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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 449.38 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 449.38 and 137.27 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 449.38 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/449.38 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 449.38 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 61,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,686.39/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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