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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 449.60 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 449.60 and 94.25 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 449.60 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/449.60 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 449.60 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 42,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.35/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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