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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 461.46 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 461.46 and 197.67 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 461.46 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/461.46 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 461.46 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 91,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,215.81/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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