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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.92 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.92 and 197.40 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.92 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.92 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.92 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 88,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.21/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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