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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 452.30 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 452.30 and 199.13 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 452.30 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/452.30 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 452.30 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 90,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,063.24/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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