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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 449.76 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 449.76 and 137.44 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 449.76 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/449.76 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 449.76 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 61,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,815.01/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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