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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.31 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.31 and 92.81 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.31 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.31 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.31 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 41,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.38/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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