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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 445.98 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 445.98 and 194.54 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 445.98 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/445.98 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 445.98 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 86,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,760.95/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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