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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 450.12 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 450.12 and 155.92 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 450.12 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/450.12 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 450.12 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 70,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,182.71/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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