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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 445.14 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 445.14 and 194.81 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 445.14 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/445.14 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 445.14 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 86,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,717.72/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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