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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 446.99 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 446.99 and 195.12 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 446.99 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/446.99 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 446.99 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 87,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,215.71/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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