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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 445.53 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 445.53 and 194.52 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 445.53 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/445.53 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 445.53 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 86,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,664.50/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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