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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 453.31 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 453.31 and 199.86 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 453.31 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/453.31 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 453.31 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 90,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598.54/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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