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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.58 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.58 and 137.34 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.58 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.58 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.58 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 61,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,745.32/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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