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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 449.46 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 449.46 and 94.23 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 449.46 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/449.46 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 449.46 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 42,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.62/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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