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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.98 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.98 and 199.05 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.98 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.98 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.98 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 91,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,758.07/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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