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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.29, 458.04 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.29, 458.04 and 196.33 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.29 : 458.04 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.29/458.04 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.29x = 458.04 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.29x = 89,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,924.70/306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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