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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 450.92 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 450.92 and 197.43 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 450.92 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/450.92 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 450.92 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 89,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,025.14/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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