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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 446.53 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 446.53 and 189.15 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 446.53 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/446.53 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 446.53 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 84,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,461.15/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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