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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 450 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 450 and 203.76 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 450 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/450 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 450 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 91,692
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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