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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 448.92 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 448.92 and 196.88 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 448.92 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/448.92 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 448.92 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 88,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,381.13/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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