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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 446.82 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 446.82 and 189.78 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 446.82 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/446.82 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 446.82 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 84,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,797.50/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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