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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 445.90 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 445.90 and 188.95 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 445.90 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/445.90 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 445.90 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 84,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,252.81/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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