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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.81 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.81 and 195.13 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.81 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.81 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.81 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 86,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,989.93/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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