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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 448.17 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 448.17 and 93.47 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 448.17 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/448.17 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 448.17 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 41,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890.45/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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