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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.80 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.80 and 192.80 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.80 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.80 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.80 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 85,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,950.24/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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