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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.82 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.82 and 94.47 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.82 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.82 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.82 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 42,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492.41/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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