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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 447.41 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 447.41 and 92.84 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 447.41 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/447.41 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 447.41 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 41,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537.54/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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