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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 445.90 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 445.90 and 205.12 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 445.90 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/445.90 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 445.90 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 91,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,463.01/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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