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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 458.69 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 458.69 and 196.14 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 458.69 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/458.69 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 458.69 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 89,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,967.46/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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