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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 460.62 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 460.62 and 199.04 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 460.62 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/460.62 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 460.62 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 91,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,681.80/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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