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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 301.49 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 301.49 and 198.30 is: 297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 301.49 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/301.49 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 301.49 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 59,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,784.48/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.46

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