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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.14 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.14 and 197.68 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.14 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.14 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.14 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 88,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,983.68/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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