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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.79 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.79 and 94.44 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.79 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.79 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.79 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 42,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477.70/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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