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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 452.00 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 452.00 and 197.39 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 452.00 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/452.00 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 452.00 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 89,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,222.38/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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