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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 445.53 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 445.53 and 199.94 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 445.53 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/445.53 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 445.53 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 89,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,077.04/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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