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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 458.82 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 458.82 and 197.70 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 458.82 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/458.82 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 458.82 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 90,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,708.71/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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