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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 446.81 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 446.81 and 92.44 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 446.81 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/446.81 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 446.81 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 41,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.35/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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