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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.33, 447.58 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.33, 447.58 and 92.90 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.33 : 447.58 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.33/447.58 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.33x = 447.58 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.33x = 41,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580.89/298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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