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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 446.85 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 446.85 and 189.36 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 446.85 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/446.85 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 446.85 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 84,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,615.52/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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