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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.93, 448.31 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.93, 448.31 and 196.21 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.93 : 448.31 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.93/448.31 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.93x = 448.31 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.93x = 87,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961.92/298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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