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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 447.94 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 447.94 and 93.11 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 447.94 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/447.94 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 447.94 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 41,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.93/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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