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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 446.91 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 446.91 and 92.56 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 446.91 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/446.91 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 446.91 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 41,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365.99/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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