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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 460.92 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 460.92 and 197.49 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 460.92 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/460.92 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 460.92 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 91,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,026.10/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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