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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 446.78 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 446.78 and 92.42 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 446.78 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/446.78 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 446.78 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 41,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293.59/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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