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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 445.76 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 445.76 and 195.11 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 445.76 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/445.76 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 445.76 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 86,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,970.49/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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