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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 447.68 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 447.68 and 196.08 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 447.68 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/447.68 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 447.68 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 87,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,781.09/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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