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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 458.89 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 458.89 and 197.79 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 458.89 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/458.89 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 458.89 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 90,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,763.36/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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