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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.65 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.65 and 93.65 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.65 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.65 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.65 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 42,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013.83/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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