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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 442.47 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 442.47 and 198.90 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 442.47 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/442.47 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 442.47 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 88,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,007.28/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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