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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 445.98 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 445.98 and 189.20 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 445.98 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/445.98 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 445.98 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 84,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,379.42/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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