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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.89, 445.47 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.89, 445.47 and 187.46 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.89 : 445.47 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.89/445.47 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.89x = 445.47 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.89x = 83,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,507.81/296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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