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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 446.96 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 446.96 and 195.38 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 446.96 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/446.96 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 446.96 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 87,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,323.83/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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