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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.84 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.84 and 197.18 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.84 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.84 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.84 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 88,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699.45/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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