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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 446.02 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 446.02 and 194.49 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 446.02 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/446.02 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 446.02 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 86,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746.43/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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