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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.69 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.69 and 135.24 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.69 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.69 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.69 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 60,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,815.40/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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