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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 445.38 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 445.38 and 199.18 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 445.38 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/445.38 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 445.38 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 88,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,710.79/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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