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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 447.08 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 447.08 and 92.62 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 447.08 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/447.08 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 447.08 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 41,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408.55/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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