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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 446.16 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 446.16 and 195.04 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 446.16 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/446.16 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 446.16 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 87,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,019.24/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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