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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 446.54 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 446.54 and 188.01 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 446.54 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/446.54 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 446.54 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 83,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,953.05/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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