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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.38 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.38 and 92.74 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.38 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.38 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.38 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 41,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487.77/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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