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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 445.66 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 445.66 and 188.77 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 445.66 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/445.66 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 445.66 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 84,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,126.77/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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