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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 444.60 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 444.60 and 194.40 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 444.60 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/444.60 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 444.60 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 86,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,430.24/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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