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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 446.11 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 446.11 and 189.88 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 446.11 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/446.11 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 446.11 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 84,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,705.78/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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