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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 449.22 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 449.22 and 94.02 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 449.22 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/449.22 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 449.22 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 42,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235.66/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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