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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 446.64 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 446.64 and 194.82 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 446.64 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/446.64 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 446.64 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 87,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014.40/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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