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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 447.56 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 447.56 and 195.96 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 447.56 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/447.56 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 447.56 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 87,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,703.86/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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