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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 447.30 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 447.30 and 189.88 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 447.30 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/447.30 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 447.30 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 84,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,933.32/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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