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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 448.83 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 448.83 and 196.92 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 448.83 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/448.83 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 448.83 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 88,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,383.60/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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