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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.63 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.63 and 94.34 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.63 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.63 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.63 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 42,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416.62/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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