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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 449.03 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 449.03 and 196.46 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 449.03 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/449.03 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 449.03 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 88,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,216.43/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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