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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 448.51 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 448.51 and 93.56 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 448.51 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/448.51 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 448.51 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 41,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960.56/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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