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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 446.04 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 446.04 and 194.58 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 446.04 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/446.04 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 446.04 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 86,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,790.46/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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