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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.84 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.84 and 145.77 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.84 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.84 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.84 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 65,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,573.18/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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