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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 457.86 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 457.86 and 197.11 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 457.86 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/457.86 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 457.86 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 90,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,248.78/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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