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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.87, 449.93 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.87, 449.93 and 133.01 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.87 : 449.93 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.87/449.93 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.87x = 449.93 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.87x = 59,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845.65/299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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