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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 449.18 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 449.18 and 93.96 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 449.18 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/449.18 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 449.18 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 42,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204.95/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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