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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 447.08 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 447.08 and 195.98 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 447.08 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/447.08 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 447.08 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 87,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,617.76/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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