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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 445.62 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 445.62 and 189.48 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 445.62 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/445.62 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 445.62 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 84,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,436.08/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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