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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 449.55 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 449.55 and 137.30 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 449.55 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/449.55 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 449.55 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 61,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720.97/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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