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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 448.93 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 448.93 and 114.12 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 448.93 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/448.93 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 448.93 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 51,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,231.89/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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