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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 446.56 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 446.56 and 92.21 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 446.56 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/446.56 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 446.56 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 41,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174.83/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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