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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 447.20 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 447.20 and 196.10 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 447.20 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/447.20 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 447.20 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 87,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,695.92/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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