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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.43, 446.21 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.43, 446.21 and 92.01 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.43 : 446.21 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.43/446.21 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.43x = 446.21 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.43x = 41,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.78/297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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