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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 451.44 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 451.44 and 198.59 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 451.44 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/451.44 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 451.44 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 89,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,649.21/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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