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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 449.01 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 449.01 and 93.95 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 449.01 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/449.01 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 449.01 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 42,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.02/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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