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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 447.32 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 447.32 and 195.71 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 447.32 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/447.32 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 447.32 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 87,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,542.76/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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