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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 449.37 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 449.37 and 197.25 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 449.37 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/449.37 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 449.37 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 88,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,638.23/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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