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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 459.92 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 459.92 and 197.43 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 459.92 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/459.92 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 459.92 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 90,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,802.01/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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