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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.62 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.62 and 93.71 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.62 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.62 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.62 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 42,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,040.18/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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