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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 454.14 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 454.14 and 199.91 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 454.14 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/454.14 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 454.14 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 90,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,785.91/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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