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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.47 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.47 and 194.64 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.47 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.47 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.47 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 86,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,706.28/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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