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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.65, 449.50 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.65, 449.50 and 94.23 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.65 : 449.50 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.65/449.50 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.65x = 449.50 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.65x = 42,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356.39/299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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