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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 445.68 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 445.68 and 189.16 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 445.68 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/445.68 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 445.68 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 84,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,304.83/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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