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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.03 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.03 and 197.52 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.03 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.03 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.03 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 88,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,889.93/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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