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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 451.02 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 451.02 and 197.70 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 451.02 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/451.02 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 451.02 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 89,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,166.65/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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