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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 447.60 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 447.60 and 195.97 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 447.60 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/447.60 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 447.60 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 87,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,716.17/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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