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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 446.04 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 446.04 and 195.28 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 446.04 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/446.04 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 446.04 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 87,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101.58/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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