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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 449.75 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 449.75 and 197.19 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 449.75 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/449.75 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 449.75 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 88,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,688.01/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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