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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 445.85 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 445.85 and 199.90 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 445.85 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/445.85 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 445.85 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 89,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,125.42/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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