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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.21, 448.74 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.21, 448.74 and 93.74 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.21 : 448.74 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.21/448.74 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.21x = 448.74 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.21x = 42,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062.64/299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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