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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.49 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.49 and 94.85 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.49 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.49 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.49 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 42,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726.49/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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