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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 458.79 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 458.79 and 196.83 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 458.79 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/458.79 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 458.79 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 90,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,303.64/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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