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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 447.45 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 447.45 and 195.76 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 447.45 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/447.45 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 447.45 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 87,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,592.81/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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