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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 449.90 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 449.90 and 94.51 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 449.90 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/449.90 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 449.90 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 42,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518.81/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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