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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.38 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.38 and 116.40 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.38 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.38 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.38 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 52,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,191.43/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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