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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 460.77 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 460.77 and 197.36 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 460.77 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/460.77 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 460.77 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 90,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,937.57/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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