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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 451.68 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 451.68 and 199.18 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 451.68 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/451.68 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 451.68 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 89,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,965.62/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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