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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 449.67 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 449.67 and 94.34 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 449.67 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/449.67 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 449.67 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 42,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421.87/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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