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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.87, 449.97 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.87, 449.97 and 135.28 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.87 : 449.97 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.87/449.97 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.87x = 449.97 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.87x = 60,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,871.94/299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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