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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 450.20 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 450.20 and 197.79 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 450.20 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/450.20 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 450.20 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 89,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,045.19/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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