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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 447.12 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 447.12 and 195.48 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 447.12 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/447.12 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 447.12 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 87,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,403.02/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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