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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 450.72 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 450.72 and 197.94 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 450.72 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/450.72 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 450.72 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 89,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,215.52/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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