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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.25, 459.27 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.25, 459.27 and 197.91 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.25 : 459.27 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.25/459.27 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.25x = 459.27 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.25x = 90,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,894.13/306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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