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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 449.92 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 449.92 and 137.59 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 449.92 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/449.92 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 449.92 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 61,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,904.49/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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