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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 446.77 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 446.77 and 188.29 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 446.77 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/446.77 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 446.77 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 84,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,122.06/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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