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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 445.95 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 445.95 and 189.30 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 445.95 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/445.95 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 445.95 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 84,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,418.34/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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