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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 445.74 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 445.74 and 188.10 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 445.74 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/445.74 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 445.74 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 83,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,843.69/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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