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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 446.68 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 446.68 and 195.35 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 446.68 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/446.68 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 446.68 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 87,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,256.95/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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