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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 446.72 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 446.72 and 194.82 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 446.72 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/446.72 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 446.72 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 87,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029.02/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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