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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.28 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.28 and 197.92 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.28 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.28 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.28 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 89,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,119.42/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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