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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.64 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.64 and 94.29 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.64 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.64 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.64 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 42,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396.56/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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