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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 449.02 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 449.02 and 93.97 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 449.02 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/449.02 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 449.02 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 42,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.69/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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