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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.64 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.64 and 196.68 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.64 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.64 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.64 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 88,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,238.52/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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