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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 458.78 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 458.78 and 196.26 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 458.78 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/458.78 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 458.78 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 90,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,040.82/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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