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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 448.08 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 448.08 and 195.82 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 448.08 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/448.08 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 448.08 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 87,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,743.03/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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