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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 449.76 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 449.76 and 202 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 449.76 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/449.76 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 449.76 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 90,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,851.52/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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