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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 449.37 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 449.37 and 94.15 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 449.37 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/449.37 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 449.37 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 42,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308.19/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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