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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 445.59 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 445.59 and 194.99 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 445.59 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/445.59 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 445.59 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 86,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885.59/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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