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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.01, 458.05 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.01, 458.05 and 196.18 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.01 : 458.05 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.01/458.05 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.01x = 458.05 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.01x = 89,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,858.89/306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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