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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 447.24 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 447.24 and 92.84 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 447.24 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/447.24 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 447.24 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 41,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.53/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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