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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.40 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.40 and 197.60 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.40 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.40 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.40 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 88,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,999.04/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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