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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 446.04 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 446.04 and 189.12 is: 283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 446.04 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/446.04 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 446.04 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 84,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,355.08/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.91

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