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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 449.98 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 449.98 and 94.55 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 449.98 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/449.98 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 449.98 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 42,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545.61/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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