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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 446.51 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 446.51 and 194.70 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 446.51 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/446.51 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 446.51 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 86,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,937.66/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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