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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 449.11 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 449.11 and 94.03 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 449.11 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/449.11 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 449.11 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 42,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228.81/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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