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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 446.09 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 446.09 and 194.82 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 446.09 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/446.09 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 446.09 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 86,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,907.25/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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