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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 446.58 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 446.58 and 195.39 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 446.58 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/446.58 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 446.58 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 87,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,257.27/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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