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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.26 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.26 and 198.84 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.26 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.26 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.26 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 91,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,518.10/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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