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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.02 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.02 and 137.21 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.02 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.02 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.02 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 61,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608.91/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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