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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 449.15 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 449.15 and 93.94 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 449.15 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/449.15 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 449.15 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 42,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.56/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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