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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 447.58 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 447.58 and 92.89 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 447.58 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/447.58 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 447.58 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 41,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576.38/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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