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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.63 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.63 and 195.62 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.63 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.63 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.63 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 87,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,562.41/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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