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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.92 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.92 and 93.18 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.92 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.92 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.92 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 41,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.19/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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