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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 451.37 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 451.37 and 198.84 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 451.37 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/451.37 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 451.37 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 89,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,749.91/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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