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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.64 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.64 and 94.32 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.64 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.64 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.64 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 42,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.04/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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