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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 449.44 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 449.44 and 94.15 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 449.44 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/449.44 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 449.44 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 42,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,313.42/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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