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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.03, 445.23 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.03, 445.23 and 188.88 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.03 : 445.23 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.03/445.23 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.03x = 445.23 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.03x = 84,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,095.04/297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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