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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.36 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.36 and 188.56 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.36 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.36 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.36 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 84,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,354.05/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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