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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.35 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.35 and 137.50 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.35 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.35 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.35 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 61,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784.16/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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