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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.40 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.40 and 92.85 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.40 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.40 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.40 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 41,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,541.09/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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