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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 451.14 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 451.14 and 198.81 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 451.14 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/451.14 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 451.14 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 89,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,691.14/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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