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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.51 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.51 and 199.98 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.51 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.51 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.51 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 90,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,692.93/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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