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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 449.79 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 449.79 and 137.82 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 449.79 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/449.79 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 449.79 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 61,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,990.06/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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