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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 450.18 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 450.18 and 200.97 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 450.18 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/450.18 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 450.18 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 90,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,472.67/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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