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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.84 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.84 and 94.48 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.84 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.84 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.84 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 42,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,500.41/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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