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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 447.99 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 447.99 and 93.39 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 447.99 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/447.99 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 447.99 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 41,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837.79/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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