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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 446.78 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 446.78 and 195.18 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 446.78 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/446.78 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 446.78 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 87,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,202.52/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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