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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 447.63 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 447.63 and 196.34 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 447.63 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/447.63 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 447.63 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 87,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,887.67/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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