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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 449.74 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 449.74 and 202.43 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 449.74 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/449.74 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 449.74 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 91,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,041.55/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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