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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 450.21 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 450.21 and 197.91 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 450.21 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/450.21 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 450.21 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 89,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,100.69/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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