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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 450.53 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 450.53 and 197.46 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 450.53 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/450.53 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 450.53 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 88,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,961.65/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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