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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 447.88 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 447.88 and 93.21 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 447.88 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/447.88 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 447.88 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 41,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.43/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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