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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.50 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.50 and 199.83 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.50 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.50 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.50 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 89,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,024.27/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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