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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 453.16 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 453.16 and 199.80 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 453.16 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/453.16 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 453.16 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 90,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,541.37/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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