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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 448.52 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 448.52 and 93.53 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 448.52 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/448.52 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 448.52 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 41,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950.73/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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