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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.61, 453.51 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.61, 453.51 and 199.61 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.61 : 453.51 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.61/453.51 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.61x = 453.51 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.61x = 90,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,522.86/302.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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