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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.95 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.95 and 189.10 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.95 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.95 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.95 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 84,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,329.15/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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