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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 449.46 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 449.46 and 197.20 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 449.46 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/449.46 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 449.46 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 88,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633.51/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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