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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 448.14 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 448.14 and 93.26 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 448.14 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/448.14 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 448.14 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 41,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791.30/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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