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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 447.90 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 447.90 and 93.30 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 447.90 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/447.90 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 447.90 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 41,787.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787.04/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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