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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.49 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.49 and 137.52 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.49 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.49 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.49 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 61,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813.86/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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