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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 448.96 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 448.96 and 93.90 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 448.96 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/448.96 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 448.96 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 42,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,155.33/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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