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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 446.84 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 446.84 and 115.38 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 446.84 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/446.84 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 446.84 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 51,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.40/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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