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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 446.22 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 446.22 and 189.60 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 446.22 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/446.22 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 446.22 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 84,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,603.31/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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