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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.58 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.58 and 91.54 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.58 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.58 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.58 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 41,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155.46/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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