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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 450.12 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 450.12 and 137.73 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 450.12 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/450.12 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 450.12 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 61,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,995.03/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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