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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.98 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.98 and 93.86 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.98 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.98 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.98 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 42,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,141.26/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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