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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 450.06 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 450.06 and 137.60 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 450.06 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/450.06 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 450.06 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 61,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,927.18/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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