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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.81, 449.35 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.81, 449.35 and 137.54 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.81 : 449.35 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.81/449.35 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.81x = 449.35 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.81x = 61,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803.60/299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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