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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 450.56 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 450.56 and 197.81 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 450.56 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/450.56 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 450.56 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 89,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,125.20/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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