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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 444.98 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 444.98 and 189.13 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 444.98 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/444.98 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 444.98 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 84,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159.07/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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