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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 457.63 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 457.63 and 197.17 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 457.63 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/457.63 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 457.63 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 90,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.91/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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