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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459 and 198.02 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 90,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,892.33/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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