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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 450.05 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 450.05 and 202.02 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 450.05 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/450.05 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 450.05 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 90,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,918.09/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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