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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 449.02 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 449.02 and 93.86 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 449.02 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/449.02 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 449.02 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 42,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145.02/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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