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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 447.91 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 447.91 and 93.17 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 447.91 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/447.91 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 447.91 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 41,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,732.66/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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