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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 449.63 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 449.63 and 137.46 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 449.63 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/449.63 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 449.63 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 61,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,805.45/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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