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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.56 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.56 and 137.43 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.56 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.56 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.56 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 61,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782.82/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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