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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 447 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 447 and 195.44 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 447 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/447 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 447 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 87,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,361.68/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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