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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 448.26 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 448.26 and 93.41 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 448.26 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/448.26 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 448.26 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 41,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870.17/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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