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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 453.38 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 453.38 and 199.34 is: 299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 453.38 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/453.38 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 453.38 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 90,373.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,373.51/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.40

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