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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.02 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.02 and 189.35 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.02 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.02 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.02 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 84,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,833.71/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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