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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 450.72 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 450.72 and 198.19 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 450.72 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/450.72 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 450.72 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 89,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,328.20/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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