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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.82 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.82 and 135.31 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.82 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.82 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.82 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 60,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,865.14/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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