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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 446.51 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 446.51 and 187.99 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 446.51 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/446.51 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 446.51 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 83,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,938.77/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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