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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.57 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.57 and 94.32 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.57 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.57 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.57 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 42,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402.97/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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