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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.14 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.14 and 196.98 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.14 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.14 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.14 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 90,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,638.38/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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