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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 451.99 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 451.99 and 199 is: 297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 451.99 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/451.99 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 451.99 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 89,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,946.01/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.87

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