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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 449.79 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 449.79 and 137.67 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 449.79 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/449.79 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 449.79 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 61,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922.59/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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