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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.42 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.42 and 197.06 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.42 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.42 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.42 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 88,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,559.47/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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