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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 447.02 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 447.02 and 92.51 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 447.02 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/447.02 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 447.02 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 41,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,353.15/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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