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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 447.30 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 447.30 and 195.90 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 447.30 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/447.30 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 447.30 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 87,626.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,626.07/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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