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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 449.94 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 449.94 and 94.53 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 449.94 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/449.94 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 449.94 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 42,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532.65/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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