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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 448.50 and 196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 448.50 and 196.06 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 448.50 = 196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/448.50 = 196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 448.50 × 196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 87,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,932.91/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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