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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 453.39 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 453.39 and 199.32 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 453.39 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/453.39 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 453.39 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 90,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,369.69/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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