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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 447.68 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 447.68 and 93.03 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 447.68 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/447.68 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 447.68 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 41,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647.21/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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