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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 449.92 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 449.92 and 94.57 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 449.92 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/449.92 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 449.92 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 42,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548.80/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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