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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 446.99 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 446.99 and 195.91 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 446.99 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/446.99 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 446.99 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 87,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,567.71/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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