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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.53, 446.36 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.53, 446.36 and 92.09 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.53 : 446.36 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.53/446.36 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.53x = 446.36 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.53x = 41,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,105.29/297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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