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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 447 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 447 and 195.48 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 447 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/447 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 447 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 87,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,379.56/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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