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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 446.76 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 446.76 and 189.84 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 446.76 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/446.76 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 446.76 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 84,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,812.92/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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