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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.05 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.05 and 194.30 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.05 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.05 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.05 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 87,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,056.12/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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