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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 446.46 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 446.46 and 194.92 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 446.46 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/446.46 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 446.46 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 87,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,023.98/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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