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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.89, 445.24 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.89, 445.24 and 194.72 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.89 : 445.24 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.89/445.24 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.89x = 445.24 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.89x = 86,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,693.93/296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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