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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 459.72 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 459.72 and 198.51 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 459.72 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/459.72 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 459.72 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 91,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,259.02/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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