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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.81 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.81 and 198.86 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.81 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.81 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.81 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 89,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,844.93/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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