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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 449.82 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 449.82 and 137.79 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 449.82 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/449.82 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 449.82 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 61,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980.70/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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