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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 446.16 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 446.16 and 194.88 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 446.16 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/446.16 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 446.16 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 86,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,947.66/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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