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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 448.08 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 448.08 and 93.25 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 448.08 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/448.08 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 448.08 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 41,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,783.46/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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