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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.83 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.83 and 197.10 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.83 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.83 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.83 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 90,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238.29/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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