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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 450.05 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 450.05 and 197.13 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 450.05 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/450.05 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 450.05 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 88,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,719.61/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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