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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.73, 446.61 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.73, 446.61 and 92.26 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.73 : 446.61 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.73/446.61 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.73x = 446.61 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.73x = 41,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.63/297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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