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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 446.61 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 446.61 and 92.38 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 446.61 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/446.61 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 446.61 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 41,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257.83/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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