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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 457.62 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 457.62 and 197.04 is: 295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 457.62 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/457.62 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 457.62 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 90,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,169.44/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.08

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