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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 448.55 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 448.55 and 195.87 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 448.55 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/448.55 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 448.55 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 87,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,857.49/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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