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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 449.63 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 449.63 and 94.35 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 449.63 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/449.63 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 449.63 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 42,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.16/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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