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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 445.94 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 445.94 and 201.30 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 445.94 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/445.94 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 445.94 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 89,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,767.72/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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