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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 448.14 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 448.14 and 93.44 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 448.14 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/448.14 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 448.14 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 41,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,874.20/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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