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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 448.89 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 448.89 and 93.93 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 448.89 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/448.89 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 448.89 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 42,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164.24/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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