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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 453.29 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 453.29 and 198.59 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 453.29 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/453.29 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 453.29 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 90,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,015.60/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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