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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 446.39 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 446.39 and 195.08 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 446.39 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/446.39 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 446.39 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 87,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080.79/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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