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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 453.26 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 453.26 and 199.83 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 453.26 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/453.26 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 453.26 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 90,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,577.15/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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