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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.14 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.14 and 197.46 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.14 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.14 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.14 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 88,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,884.33/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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