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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 447.18 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 447.18 and 92.72 is: 139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 447.18 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/447.18 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 447.18 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 41,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.78/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.07

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