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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458.14 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458.14 and 197.29 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458.14 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458.14 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458.14 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 90,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,386.44/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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