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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.82 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.82 and 137.32 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.82 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.82 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.82 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 61,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769.28/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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