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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 447.60 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 447.60 and 92.94 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 447.60 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/447.60 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 447.60 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 41,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,599.94/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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