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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.78 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.78 and 94.40 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.78 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.78 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.78 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 42,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,459.23/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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