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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 450.24 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 450.24 and 197.29 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 450.24 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/450.24 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 450.24 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 88,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,827.85/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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