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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 445.68 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 445.68 and 194.46 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 445.68 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/445.68 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 445.68 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 86,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666.93/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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