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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 448.69 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 448.69 and 93.70 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 448.69 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/448.69 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 448.69 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 42,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041.49/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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