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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 445.07 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 445.07 and 194.21 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 445.07 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/445.07 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 445.07 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 86,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,435.30/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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