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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 446.58 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 446.58 and 92.29 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 446.58 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/446.58 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 446.58 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 41,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214.87/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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