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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 445.88 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 445.88 and 193.21 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 445.88 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/445.88 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 445.88 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 86,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,146.76/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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