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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.05, 448.44 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.05, 448.44 and 93.57 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.05 : 448.44 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.05/448.44 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.05x = 448.44 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.05x = 41,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960.53/299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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