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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 449.87 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 449.87 and 197.48 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 449.87 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/449.87 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 449.87 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 88,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,840.46/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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