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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 449.93 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 449.93 and 94.46 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 449.93 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/449.93 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 449.93 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 42,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498.37/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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