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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 446.99 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 446.99 and 92.61 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 446.99 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/446.99 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 446.99 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 41,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,395.74/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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