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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.74 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.74 and 198.70 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.74 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.74 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.74 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 91,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,550.11/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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