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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 451.25 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 451.25 and 198.84 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 451.25 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/451.25 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 451.25 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 89,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,726.55/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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