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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 446.83 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 446.83 and 195.06 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 446.83 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/446.83 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 446.83 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 87,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,158.66/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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