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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.35 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.35 and 196.18 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.35 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.35 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.35 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 87,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,957.30/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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