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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.33 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.33 and 198.10 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.33 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.33 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.33 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 90,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,993.27/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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