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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 447.96 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 447.96 and 195.92 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 447.96 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/447.96 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 447.96 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 87,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,764.32/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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