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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 457.40 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 457.40 and 93.92 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 457.40 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/457.40 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 457.40 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 42,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,956.96/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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