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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 447.77 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 447.77 and 93.02 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 447.77 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/447.77 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 447.77 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 41,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651.57/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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