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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.64 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.64 and 199.25 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.64 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.64 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.64 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 88,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,794.27/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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