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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 445.99 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 445.99 and 195.21 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 445.99 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/445.99 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 445.99 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 87,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,061.71/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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