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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 447.74 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 447.74 and 93.04 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 447.74 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/447.74 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 447.74 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 41,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657.73/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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