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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 446.41 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 446.41 and 195.27 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 446.41 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/446.41 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 446.41 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 87,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.48/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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