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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.89 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.89 and 107.50 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.89 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.89 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.89 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 48,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363.18/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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