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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 449.40 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 449.40 and 137.30 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 449.40 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/449.40 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 449.40 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 61,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702.62/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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