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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 449.44 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 449.44 and 137.60 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 449.44 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/449.44 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 449.44 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 61,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,842.94/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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