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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 453.24 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 453.24 and 197.88 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 453.24 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/453.24 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 453.24 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 89,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,684.69/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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