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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 459.06 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 459.06 and 196.45 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 459.06 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/459.06 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 459.06 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 90,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,182.34/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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