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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.66 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.66 and 92.96 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.66 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.66 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.66 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 41,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612.24/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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