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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 453.41 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 453.41 and 199.79 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 453.41 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/453.41 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 453.41 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 90,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,586.78/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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