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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.30, 447.52 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.30, 447.52 and 92.87 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.30 : 447.52 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.30/447.52 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.30x = 447.52 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.30x = 41,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.94/298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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