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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 450.11 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 450.11 and 137.63 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 450.11 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/450.11 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 450.11 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 61,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945.70/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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