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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.27 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.27 and 188.61 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.27 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.27 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.27 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 83,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,982.37/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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