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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 449.65 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 449.65 and 94.34 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 449.65 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/449.65 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 449.65 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 42,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417.26/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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