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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.58 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.58 and 93.62 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.58 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.58 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.58 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 41,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996.06/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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