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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 449.25 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 449.25 and 94.07 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 449.25 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/449.25 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 449.25 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 42,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.70/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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