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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.77 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.77 and 93.69 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.77 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.77 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.77 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 42,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047.30/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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