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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 446.66 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 446.66 and 189.70 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 446.66 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/446.66 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 446.66 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 84,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,731.40/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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