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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 457.20 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 457.20 and 196.80 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 457.20 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/457.20 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 457.20 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 89,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,976.96/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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