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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 446.46 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 446.46 and 92.20 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 446.46 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/446.46 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 446.46 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 41,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163.38/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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