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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 447.18 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 447.18 and 92.66 is: 139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 447.18 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/447.18 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 447.18 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 41,436.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436.64/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.01

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