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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.85, 444.99 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.85, 444.99 and 194.21 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.85 : 444.99 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.85/444.99 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.85x = 444.99 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.85x = 86,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424.18/296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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