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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 447.33 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 447.33 and 187.14 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 447.33 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/447.33 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 447.33 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 83,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,713.34/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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