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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.45 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.45 and 197.73 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.45 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.45 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.45 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 89,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,067.48/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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