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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.29 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.29 and 94.22 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.29 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.29 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.29 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 42,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,332.10/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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