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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 449.75 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 449.75 and 195.64 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 449.75 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/449.75 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 449.75 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 87,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,989.09/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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