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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 448.98 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 448.98 and 93.88 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 448.98 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/448.98 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 448.98 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 42,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,150.24/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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