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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.88 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.88 and 93.79 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.88 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.88 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.88 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 42,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100.46/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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