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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 453.61 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 453.61 and 199.96 is: 299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 453.61 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/453.61 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 453.61 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 90,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,703.86/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.40

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