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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 449.52 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 449.52 and 137.37 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 449.52 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/449.52 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 449.52 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 61,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,750.56/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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