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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.50 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.50 and 197.22 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.50 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.50 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.50 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 88,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,650.39/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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