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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 449.56 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 449.56 and 135.27 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 449.56 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/449.56 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 449.56 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 60,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811.98/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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