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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 447.80 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 447.80 and 196.10 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 447.80 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/447.80 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 447.80 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 87,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,812.04/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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