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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 451.68 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 451.68 and 198.76 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 451.68 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/451.68 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 451.68 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 89,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,775.92/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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