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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 445.20 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 445.20 and 194.46 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 445.20 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/445.20 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 445.20 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 86,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.59/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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