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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 449.12 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 449.12 and 94.06 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 449.12 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/449.12 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 449.12 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 42,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244.23/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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