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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 446.40 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 446.40 and 195.20 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 446.40 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/446.40 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 446.40 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 87,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137.28/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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