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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.33 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.33 and 196.77 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.33 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.33 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.33 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 89,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,988.82/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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