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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 448.95 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 448.95 and 93.88 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 448.95 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/448.95 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 448.95 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 42,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,147.43/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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