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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.98 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.98 and 194.90 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.98 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.98 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.98 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 86,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921.50/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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