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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 449.14 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 449.14 and 196.86 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 449.14 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/449.14 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 449.14 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 88,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,417.70/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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