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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.68 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.68 and 189.44 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.68 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.68 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.68 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 84,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,429.62/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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