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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.54 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.54 and 196.74 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.54 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.54 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.54 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 90,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,409.90/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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