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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 447.13 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 447.13 and 92.69 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 447.13 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/447.13 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 447.13 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 41,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444.48/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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