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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 447.32 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 447.32 and 92.78 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 447.32 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/447.32 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 447.32 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 41,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.00/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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