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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 446.50 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 446.50 and 187.79 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 446.50 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/446.50 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 446.50 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 83,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,845.06/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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