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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 446.16 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 446.16 and 92.06 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 446.16 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/446.16 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 446.16 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 41,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,072.76/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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