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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 447.49 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 447.49 and 195.43 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 447.49 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/447.49 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 447.49 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 87,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452.97/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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