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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 459 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 459 and 197.73 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 459 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/459 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 459 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 90,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,758.07/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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