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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.40 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.40 and 198.27 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.40 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.40 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.40 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 89,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,498.09/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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