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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 450.08 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 450.08 and 137.64 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 450.08 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/450.08 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 450.08 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 61,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949.01/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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