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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 446.31 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 446.31 and 189.45 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 446.31 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/446.31 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 446.31 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 84,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,553.43/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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