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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 446.38 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 446.38 and 195.21 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 446.38 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/446.38 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 446.38 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 87,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137.35/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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