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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 445.68 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 445.68 and 189 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 445.68 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/445.68 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 445.68 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 84,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,233.52/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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