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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 457.47 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 457.47 and 196.91 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 457.47 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/457.47 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 457.47 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 90,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,080.42/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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