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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 460.10 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 460.10 and 196.93 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 460.10 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/460.10 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 460.10 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 90,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,608.56/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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